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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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