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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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