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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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