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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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