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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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