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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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