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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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