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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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