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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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