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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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