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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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