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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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