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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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