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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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