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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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