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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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