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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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