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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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