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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology enable students all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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