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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive these important new open education experiments. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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