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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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