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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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