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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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