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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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