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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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