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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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