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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)