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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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