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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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