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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning enable people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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