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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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