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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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