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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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