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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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