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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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