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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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