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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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