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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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