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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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