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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education