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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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