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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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