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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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