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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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