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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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