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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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