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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure 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 teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)