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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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