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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology enable humans all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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