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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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