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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand these open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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