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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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