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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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