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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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