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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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