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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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