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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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