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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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