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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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