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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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