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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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