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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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