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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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