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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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