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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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