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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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