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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores 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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