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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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