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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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