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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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