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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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