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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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