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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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