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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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