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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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