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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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