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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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