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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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