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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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