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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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