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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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