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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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