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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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