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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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