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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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