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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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