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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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