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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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