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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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