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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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