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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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