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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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