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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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