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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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