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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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