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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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