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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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