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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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