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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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