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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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