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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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