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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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