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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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