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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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