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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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