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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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