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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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