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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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