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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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