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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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