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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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