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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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