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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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