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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this 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 topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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