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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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