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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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