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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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