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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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