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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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