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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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