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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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