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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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