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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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