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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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