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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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