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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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