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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online education are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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