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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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