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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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