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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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