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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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