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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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