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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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