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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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