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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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