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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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