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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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