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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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