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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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