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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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