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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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