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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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