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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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