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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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