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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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