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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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