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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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