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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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