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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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