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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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