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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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