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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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