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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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