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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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