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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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