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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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