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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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