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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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