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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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