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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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