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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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