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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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