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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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