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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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