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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses 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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