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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students 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 several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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