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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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