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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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