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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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