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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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