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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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