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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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