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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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