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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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