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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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