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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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