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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the inspiring 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 intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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