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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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