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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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