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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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