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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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