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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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