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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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