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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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