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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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