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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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