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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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