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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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