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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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