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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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