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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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