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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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