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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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