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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)