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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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