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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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