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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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