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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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