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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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