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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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