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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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