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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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