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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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