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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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