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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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