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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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