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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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