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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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