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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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