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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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