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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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