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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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