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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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