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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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