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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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