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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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