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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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