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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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