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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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