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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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