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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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