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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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