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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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