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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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