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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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