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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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