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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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