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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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