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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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