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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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