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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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