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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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