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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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