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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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