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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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