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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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