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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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