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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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