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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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