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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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