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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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