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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major 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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