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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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