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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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