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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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