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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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