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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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