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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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