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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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