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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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