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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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