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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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