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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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