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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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