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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners 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 many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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