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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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