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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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