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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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