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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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