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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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