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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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