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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning technology enable humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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