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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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