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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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