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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee 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 innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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