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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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