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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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