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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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