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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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