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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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