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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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