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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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