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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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