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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning are empowering learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the authoritative 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 dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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