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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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