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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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