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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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