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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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