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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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