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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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