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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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