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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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