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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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