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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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