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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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