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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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