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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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