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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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