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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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