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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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