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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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