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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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