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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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