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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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