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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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