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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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