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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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