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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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