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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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