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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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