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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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