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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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