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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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