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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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