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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business 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 educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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