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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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