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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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