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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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