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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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