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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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