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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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