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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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