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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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