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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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