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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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