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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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