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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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