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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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