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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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