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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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