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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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