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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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