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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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