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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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