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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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