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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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