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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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