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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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