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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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