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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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