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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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