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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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