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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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