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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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