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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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