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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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