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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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