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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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