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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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