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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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