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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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