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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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