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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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