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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders 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 edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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