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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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