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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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