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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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