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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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