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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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