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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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