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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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