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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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