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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner 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 commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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