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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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