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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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