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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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