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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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