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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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