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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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