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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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