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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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