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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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