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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with 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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