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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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