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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the 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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