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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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