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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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