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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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