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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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