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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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