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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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