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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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