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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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