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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology are empowering humans all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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