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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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