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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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