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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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