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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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