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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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