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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key 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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