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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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