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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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