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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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