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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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