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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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