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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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