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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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