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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses 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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