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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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