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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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