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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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