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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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