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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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