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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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