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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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