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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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