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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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