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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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