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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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