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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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