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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning enable students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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