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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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