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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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