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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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