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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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