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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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