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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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