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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning enable students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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