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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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