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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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