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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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