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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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