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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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