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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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