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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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