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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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