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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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