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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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