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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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