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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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