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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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