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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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