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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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