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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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