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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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