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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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