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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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