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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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