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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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