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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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