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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning enable people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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