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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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