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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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