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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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