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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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