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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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