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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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