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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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