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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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