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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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