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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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