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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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