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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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