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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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