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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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