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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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