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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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