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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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