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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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