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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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