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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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