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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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