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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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