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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are empowering learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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