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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly 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 quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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