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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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