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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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