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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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