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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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