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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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