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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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