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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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