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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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