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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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