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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different 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 stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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