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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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