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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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