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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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