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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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