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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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