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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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