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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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