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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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