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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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