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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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