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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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