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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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