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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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