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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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