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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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