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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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