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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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