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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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