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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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