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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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