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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important 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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