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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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