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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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