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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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