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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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