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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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