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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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