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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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