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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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