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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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