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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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