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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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