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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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