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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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