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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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