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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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