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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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