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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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