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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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