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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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