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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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