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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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