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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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