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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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