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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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