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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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