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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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